Psycho Holiday
Pantera
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Empty and sweating Head lying in your hands Shaking in the corner Done too much alcohol Gotta get away from it all 'Cause it feels my blood is freezing My self insanity has taken its toll Frustration has taken its control Now I'm far from home Spending time alone It's time to set my demons free Been put to the test My mind laid to rest I'm on a psycho holiday Shot down on sight You are the target of attention One woman here, another there You can't please all the people all the time Can't tell the strangers From the friends you know Frustration has taken it's control Now you're far from home Spending time alone It's time to set your demons free Been put through the test Your mind laid to rest You're on a psycho holiday I'm strapped in for life Is this where I live Or where I die You want my money You take my space My mind is telling me To leave this place My self insanity has taken its toll Frustration has taken its control Now I'm far from home Spending time alone It's time to set my demons free Been put through the test My mind laid to rest I'm on a psycho holiday Now I'm far from home Spending time alone It's time to set my demons free Been put through the test My mind laid to rest I'm on a psycho holiday Now I'm far from home Spending time alone It's time to set my demons free Been put through the test My mind will never rest Strapped in a psycho holiday
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Written by: Darrell Lance Abbott, Philip Anselmo, Philip Hansen Anselmo, Rex Brown, Rex Robert Brown, Vincent Paul Abbott
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Psycho Holiday" is a song by the American heavy metal band Pantera.
- It was included in their fifth studio album named ‘Cowboys from Hell,’ released in 1990.
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Band MembersThe members of Pantera during the recording of this song were vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, bassist Rex Brown, and drummer Vinnie Paul.
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Music ComposerThe song was composed by all the members of the band with a significant contribution from Dimebag Darrell, known for his whole note vibrato and complex harmonics.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Psycho Holiday" tackle the idea of needing mental relaxation or a reprieve from chaos, which contrasts with the heavy metal sound of the song.
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Album Importance"Psycho Holiday" is an iconic track from the album 'Cowboys from Hell,' which marked the transition in Pantera's musical direction from glam metal to a more groove metal approach.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a popular choice in Pantera's live performances. An energetic rendition of it can be found on their live album 'Official Live: 101 Proof.'
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Song LengthThe track is about 5 minutes and 19 seconds long, falling in line with the longer compositions characteristic of the heavy metal genre.
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Popular ReceptionFans and critics praised "Psycho Holiday" for its complex guitar riffs, aggressive rhythm, and Anselmo’s powerful singing style.
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Song TitleThe title "Psycho Holiday" is somewhat ironic, as it suggests a break from insanity rather than a vacation into it. This plays into the themes of the song - a need for respite amidst turmoil.
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Influence"Psycho Holiday," along with other tracks from 'Cowboys from Hell,' has been instrumental in establishing a burgeoning subgenre of heavy metal known as 'groove metal,' which favored mid-tempo rhythms and "groovy" riffs.
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